Relentless Pursuit- Sheri Briggs Sheri Briggs

Matt and his wife Maddy and their two children, moved to Bali in 2019 and planted a church there in 2022.
Matt shares about their journey through addiction- hitting a breaking point, which lead to a desperate cry to God for help. Matt shares about how God showed up in a powerful way; bringing healing, freedom and a direction which changed the trajectory of their lives.
In this podcast, Matt talks about the personal struggles he has faced battling anxiety and depression. He has learned that revelation and understanding comes through trusting God in and through difficult and challenging seasons.
"How can we be dependent on God, when we don't know our true need for Him? How can we receive His strength if we don't come to a place of complete weakness? There are so many treasures the Lord wants to give to us, and some of those only come through suffering."

Matt also shares encouragement and wisdom about responding to the unique call  of God on our lives, and taking steps of faith to where He is leading; areas that feel impossible in the natural. "If you feel it is impossible, that is good! You are now in the miracle zone. Now you are partnering with Him! He will make a way!"

With Paul we rejoice in our weaknesses, for when we are weak we are strong. Under great pressure we learn to rely on God, who raises the dead. So as sons and daughters, we are prepared to embrace pain as well as power.- Roland Baker

You can reach Matt at:
https://kirk-family.epistle.org
Kirk.matthewcc@gmail.com
Facebook- Matt Kirk
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Today I am continuing the conversation with my guest Jada Tjoelker. Jada talks about living in the dichotomy of experiencing  both -the answer to her and her husband's prayers; their son Triston meeting Jesus in a powerful way before leaving earth, and living with the grief and sorrow of losing their son.
In this podcast, Jada and I talk about what life is like now, knowing our children are in Heaven and the peace that that brings, and carrying the deep longing to have our children here and our families all together in one place.
For those who have lost a loved one, life now is about learning to carry both grief and hope, sadness and peace- it is not one or the other but learning to hold all of it everyday.
Jada and I also discuss finding (after some time), even a greater faith and intimacy with Jesus after tragic loss- which is clearly miraculous! We both testify that Jesus truly is near to the broken hearted and saves those crushed in spirit.  His grace and nearness is tangible in ways we had never experienced before the deepest valley of pain. 

"I believe God will show me through this soul grief, how much He really loves me. How much He loves my children. It is a beautiful pain, a contrast of feelings and a contrast of good and evil; the goodness of God, the evil of death. But Jesus conquered the grave.... Jesus conquered death. If God is for us, who can be against us?" ~Jada Tjoelker

If you didn't get to hear the part 1 of Beauty in Tragedy, please do. Jada shares about her son Triston's battle with cancer, faith, persevering prayer, and Triston's radical and transforming encounter with Jesus.
If you would like to reach out to Jada Tjoelker, you can find her on Facebook.

Relentless Pursuit- God’s Gentle Guidance Amidst the Storm is available on Amazon 
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In 2003, after two years at sea, John and Jean Silverwood and their four children, aboard their 55-foot catamaran known as Emerald Jane, hit a reef off the South Pacific. 
With the force of every wave that slammed against them, Emerald Jane was breaking apart beneath them. The surge was so strong,  the boat's 80 foot mast came slamming down on John, crushing him under its weight, leaving him critically injured.

On this podcast, Jean shares with us what led up to their adventure at sea, what happened, and the details of how she and her family fought to stay alive.

You will hear of their vision and ministry called GodSwell, that was birthed out of the devastation they survived and the miraculous they experienced.
Jean also shares about her being healed of Cancer as well as her passion and mission to touch people with the wonder and healing power of Jesus.

This story is about God's relentless pursuit; He makes a way, where there is no way.
What is impossible with man, is possible with God.
I know this miracle story will greatly encourage you, and build your faith no matter what you are facing right now. 


Black Wave; written by John and Jean Silverwood-available on Amazon
You can find Jean Silverwood on Facebook and instagram @jsilverwood or GodSwell Sailing




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Today I do a quick dive into the the word Ezer which means helper in the scriptures. There is so much more to the word helper, that needs to be discovered and embraced by both women and men.  The word Ezer is mentioned 21 times in scripture  and a vast majority of times it is mentioned in a military context. Ezer is an amazing mix of strength and power and was the first word used to describe Eve. There is so much to learn and understand about how God designed women, as well as His plan for marriage, family and ministry.
I hope this blesses and encourages you greatly.
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I am beyond grateful to talk with  my dear friend Jada Tjoelker. She takes us on a journey of hearing the word  no mother should ever have to hear- Cancer.
She shares her and her husband's three year long battle for her son Triston's healing; both physical and spiritual.
This is a rich and profound interview on so many levels. Her story will speak to those who are praying for their children's faith, for those battling an illness or praying for someone who is, and for those who are grieving the loss of a child or loved one.
This journey begins with a conversation between her and her son, when he first told her that he doesn't believe there is a God. To days and nights of a mother's cry for God to heal her son, to bearing the weight of her child's sorrow and her own, to a radical supernatural encounter- "a suddenly  moment", (the description I don't want to give away) that changed everything!
This is a story that is both tragic and beautiful.
Powerful and painful.
A story of supernatural answers from our supernatural God!
A story of God's relentless pursuit of Triston's heart.
A journey of suffering that becomes a modern day Saul to Paul moment🔥

You can find Jada Tjoelker on Facebook 
If you want to hear Triston share his testimony, click on the link below

https://www.lyndenfrc.org/media/p4xtnp9/triston-tjoelker-testimony




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I know you will be encouraged by this great testimony of God's relentless pursuit and faithfulness.
In this episode, we are talking with Molly Mulano. Molly recently published a book titled, God's Girl: A Memoir of Surrender in Suffering.
Molly's story starts off by sharing an extremely rare tragedy that happened to her on her wedding night that should have taken her life.  Doctors told her she would never be able to talk or walk again.....But God! Molly shares how day by day, step by step she has come through. Not only has she come through a radical health challenge (that you will hear about), but also has had the faith and courage to face and flee an extremely abusive relationship, and pursue her dreams to take all the pain and suffering in her life and use it to comfort others as she has been comforted. 
If you need to be encouraged, or are facing an illness, or struggling through in what feels like the dark hour of your soul, Molly 's story will bless you and encourage you greatly!

God's Girl: A Memoir of Surrender in Suffering is available on Amazon
Facebook- Molly Mulano
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